William H. Farquhar Middle

17017 Batchellors Forest Rd
Olney, MD 20832

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/farquharms/

674 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

William H. Farquhar Middle School, located in Olney, Maryland, is a well-regarded public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. Nestled in a suburban setting on Batchellors Forest Road, the school is known for fostering a collaborative and supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic rigor and character development. The campus is designed to facilitate a wide range of educational experiences, including core academic subjects, elective programs, and extracurricular activities that cater to a diverse student body.

The school is deeply integrated into the Olney community and benefits from the strong educational standards associated with the MCPS district. William H. Farquhar focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by promoting critical thinking, digital literacy, and social-emotional growth. With a commitment to inclusivity, the faculty and staff work closely with parents and the broader community to ensure that each student has access to the resources and support necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

674

Total Students

40.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William H. Farquhar Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	240
Hispanic	135
Black	160
Asian	85
Two or More	51
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
240 (35.6 %)
Black
160 (23.7 %)
Hispanic
135 (20.0 %)
Asian
85 (12.6 %)
Two or More
51 (7.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Montgomery County Public Schools
Phone:	(240)740-1200
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/farquharms/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	674
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	153
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 226

Grade 7 215

Grade 8 233

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for William H. Farquhar Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	226
Grade 7	215
Grade 8	233

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for William H. Farquhar Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	320	47.5%
Male	354	52.5%

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